Javi Garcia got City’s only goal of the match when he was able to get a free header from a free kick.

In the final minute Michael Owen made his Stoke City debut but really did not have enough time to do anything to affect the game. On the other hand, Stoke keeper Asmire Begovic and defender Ryan Shawcross worked hard to prevent City from grabbing a winner with a fine save and a goal line clearance.